conserve
Example Sentences
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This rapid urbanisation meant grasslands were seen as empty places to build, not sanctuaries to conserve.
From BBC
He said growers already are “conserving water because it’s in our best interest,” and imposing regulation would bring economic harm.
From Los Angeles Times
Ukrainians long ago grew accustomed to scheduled blackouts, designed to conserve energy, that last hours at a time.
"Eastern Africa is on the front line of change, but there is still time to act. Smarter land management -- like conserving forests and restoring vegetation -- can protect rainfall and sustain agricultural growth."
From Science Daily
That would encourage agencies and growers to conserve, they said, while generating hundreds of millions of dollars to repair aging and damaged canals and pay for projects such as new water recycling plants.
From Los Angeles Times
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